Company Profile
County of Sacramento
Company Overview
The County of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer of over 11,900 dedicated people covering a variety of services including public safety and protection, public health, community services, municipal services and administrative support that serve a diverse and vibrant County. Major services include the Airport System, Animal Care and Regulation, Clerk Recorder, Criminal Justice, Health and Welfare, Property Tax System, Regional Parks, Transportation, Waste Management and Recycling, Voter Registration and Water Resources.
Company History
Sacramento County was incorporated in 1850 in response to the needs of a growing population. The County is one of the original 27 counties of California. Its largest city, the City of Sacramento, became the capital of the State of California in 1854. Sacramento also serves as the County seat. The County Charter was established in 1933 and still in use today. Members of the Board of Supervisors adopted the County Seal in January 1961.
Sacramento County today hosts a diverse employment sector. Government remains a major employer, with federal, state, and local offices in the region. The State Capitol houses the executive and legislative branches of the California government. Other large employment sectors include education, information technology, health services, leisure and hospitality, and transportation.
Benefits
Retirement – The County’s defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees’ Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement.
Medical Insurance – Choice of HMO and High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP), to include Kaiser, Sutter, and Western Health Advantage.
Dental Insurance – Includes 100% of the dental plan premium for the employee and eligible dependents.
Deferred Compensation – A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. The County will match contributions to the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan up to 3% of the monthly gross salary into a 401(a) plan as long as the contributions to the 457(b) are at least 1% of gross salary for the pay period or at least 1% of the compensation earned year-to-date.
Life Insurance – $50,000 in life insurance coverage for the employee and $2,000 for all eligible dependents. Employees have the option to purchase up to $1,000,000 in additional life insurance coverage.
Holidays – 13.5 paid holidays per year.
Vacation – Two to five weeks (based upon length of service) of paid vacation.
Sick Leave – 15 days per year.
Flexible Spending Accounts – Employees may set aside funds on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible medical and/or dependent care expenses.
Other Benefits – The County contributes $25.00 per pay period into a Retiree Health Savings Plan.